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TOXOPLASMA GONDII ANTIBODY (IGA), ELISA |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1146 Geisinger Epic ID: 52509 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
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Specimen required: |
1 mL serum; minimum 0.1 mL | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Centrifuge and aliquot. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 4 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 days. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Additional information: |
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes. | |
CPT code(s): |
86777 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 17086, T gondii IgA
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Clinical significance: |
IgA, Ab against Toxoplasma gondii have been detected in acute toxoplasmosis, or in uninfected individuals. T.gondii IgA is thus a valuable tool for the early detection of acute disease in pregnant women and individuals with AIDS. Because IgA Ab do not cross the placenta, assessment of IgA Ab against T.gondii is also a reliable method for detecting congenital T. gondii infection. | |